"There is nothing stated as to a divorce having been obtained, in which case the allegation of second respondent having been led by a promise
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"The fact that the deceased ultimately took his own life, by itself, cannot retrospectively convert every prior act of harassment or coercion into an act
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"Therefore, the mere fact that the body of the deceased was found in multiple pieces cannot, by itself, lead to a conclusive inference that the
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"The key to the problem is to examine whether what is sought to be espoused is a ‘common interest’ or ‘individual interest’. [...] It is only in cases
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"The recruitment process commences with the issuance of the advertisement calling for applications and ordinarily continues until the vacancies are filled. It further held that
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"It is trite that bona fide need when claimed under Section 11 (3) of the Act has to be independently and affirmatively proved by
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"The defendant No. 2 is in exclusive possession of the suit shop and has obtained the Shop Establishment Licence from the Municipal Corporation for doing
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"The practice of entertaining the writ petition by the High Courts in exercise of power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India without exhausting
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"An Appellate Court has a statutory duty to deal with an Application for Additional Evidence on its merits; the application cannot be ignored while the
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"Rules of natural justice are to be followed for doing substantial justice and not for completing a mere ritual of hearing without possibility of any
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"The power of delegation which is traceable in sub-section (1) of Section 17 cannot be borrowed therefrom to apply it to a situation requiring action
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"The policy governing absorption could not, therefore, be invoked to confer upon such an employee, at the stage of absorption, a post higher than
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"The invocation of Article 20(1) of the Constitution also makes it clear that every person has a fundamental right only to be convicted of an
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"A penal provision cannot manufacture its own foundational duty by implication. Section 239 of the BNS punishes the breach of a legal duty; it does not
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"DNA evidence may, prima facie, establish a biological sexual contact, but it, by itself does not establish the absence of consent, which is an essential
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Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a significant order, held that contempt jurisdiction under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, cannot be invoked unless
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"In banking service, integrity, honesty and strict adherence to prescribed procedures constitute the foundation of public confidence. Misconduct involving manipulation of records, unauthorized financial transactions
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"The jurisdiction of an Executing Court is circumscribed by the decree under execution and the Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree or vary the
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"Given the prevailing socio-economic paradigm in the Indian society, generally, it is the wife’s convenience which must be looked at while considering transfer." Orissa High Court,
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"The continuous readiness and willingness on the part of the plaintiff is a condition precedent to grant the relief of specific performance. If the plaintiff
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"There is nothing stated as to a divorce having been obtained, in which case the allegation of second respondent having been led by a promise
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"The fact that the deceased ultimately took his own life, by itself, cannot retrospectively convert every prior act of harassment or coercion into an act
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"An Appellate Court has a statutory duty to deal with an Application for Additional Evidence on its merits; the application cannot be ignored while the
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"Rules of natural justice are to be followed for doing substantial justice and not for completing a mere ritual of hearing without possibility of any
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"The power of delegation which is traceable in sub-section (1) of Section 17 cannot be borrowed therefrom to apply it to a situation requiring action
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"The policy governing absorption could not, therefore, be invoked to confer upon such an employee, at the stage of absorption, a post higher than
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"The invocation of Article 20(1) of the Constitution also makes it clear that every person has a fundamental right only to be convicted of an
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Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, held that a person’s initial resistance to a medical examination cannot be equated to obstructing a public servant
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"The practice of dowry unfortunately has deep roots in society, hence, it being not a matter of swift change, a concentrated effort is needed on the part
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"The liability under Section 45(3) of the Customs Act, on the other hand, is not one of indemnification or compensation to the owner of the
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"This appeared to be a fraud of enormous proportion and has persuaded the Court to enlarge the scope of the present proceedings to unravel and
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"The manufactured items definitely had to be sold and if the premises is used for such sale too, even retail sale, it cannot lead to
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"It is not mere lip service to the provisions that is intended when an extended limitation period is provided for recovering an excess benefit availed,
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"Once the respondent No.1-wife had voluntarily relinquished all monetary claims, including maintenance, revival of such claims through subsequent proceedings cannot be permitted." Supreme Court, in
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"The absence of affirmation is not fatal since it neither amounts to a misrepresentation nor does it mislead the Returned Candidate." Supreme Court, in a
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"The alleged person must be a “polluter” before it is held as absolutely liable in law. No doubt, if this link is established, no excuse
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"A candidate who has obtained the requisite qualification based on the prevailing norms i.e. GO Ms No. 528 dated 18.05.1985 which continued to remain in
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"The issue pertaining to regularisation of unauthorised constructions not having been finally resolved and the parties having been directed to await decision in the pending
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"Practical exposure and judicial training may be acquired through a combination of professional and institutional experience." Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling delivered on
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"An advocate’s duty is not conditional upon the client's continued good behaviour towards the advocate. An advocate cannot use information received in confidence against his
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"Therefore, the mere fact that the body of the deceased was found in multiple pieces cannot, by itself, lead to a conclusive inference that the
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"The key to the problem is to examine whether what is sought to be espoused is a ‘common interest’ or ‘individual interest’. [...] It is only in cases
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"The recruitment process commences with the issuance of the advertisement calling for applications and ordinarily continues until the vacancies are filled. It further held that
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"It is trite that bona fide need when claimed under Section 11 (3) of the Act has to be independently and affirmatively proved by
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"The defendant No. 2 is in exclusive possession of the suit shop and has obtained the Shop Establishment Licence from the Municipal Corporation for doing
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"The practice of entertaining the writ petition by the High Courts in exercise of power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India without exhausting
read more
"A penal provision cannot manufacture its own foundational duty by implication. Section 239 of the BNS punishes the breach of a legal duty; it does not
read more
"DNA evidence may, prima facie, establish a biological sexual contact, but it, by itself does not establish the absence of consent, which is an essential
read more
Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a significant order, held that contempt jurisdiction under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, cannot be invoked unless
read more
"In banking service, integrity, honesty and strict adherence to prescribed procedures constitute the foundation of public confidence. Misconduct involving manipulation of records, unauthorized financial transactions
read more
"The jurisdiction of an Executing Court is circumscribed by the decree under execution and the Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree or vary the
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"Given the prevailing socio-economic paradigm in the Indian society, generally, it is the wife’s convenience which must be looked at while considering transfer." Orissa High Court,
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"The continuous readiness and willingness on the part of the plaintiff is a condition precedent to grant the relief of specific performance. If the plaintiff
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"The embargo is only on the widow and not on other legal heirs to succeed to the estate of the pre-deceased son." Madras High Court,
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"It is only with respect to the category of suits specified in clause (iv) of Section 7 of the Act that the plaintiff has the liberty of stating in
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"It is pertinent to note that the applicants admit the transaction and liability. They have undertaken to repay the entire decreed amount with interest... In these
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"A spouse cannot be expected to endure, for an indefinite period, conduct which causes sustained mental pain and destroys the basic elements of companionship, trust
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"Rejection of the plaint extinguishes the claim and forces the plaintiff to institute a fresh suit subject to limitation. Conversion preserves the suit and enables
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"By accepting any additional premium towards the coverage of own car damage or owner-driver of insured vehicle, the insurance company has agreed to indemnify the owner towards
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"The principles of law in relation to territorial jurisdiction of courts cannot be so diluted or be made so vague that a corporation could sue
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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